Director, Climate Risk
Montrose Environmental Group - Bismarck, ND
posted 4 months ago
About the position
The Director, Climate Risk at Montrose Environmental Group plays a pivotal role in enhancing the services offered to clients through the Sustainability and Climate Advisory (SCA) team. This position is designed for individuals who have extensive experience advising companies on the implementation of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in identifying climate-related risks, both physical and transitional, and assessing their business and financial impacts through scenario analysis. This role requires the development of processes for identifying, assessing, and managing climate-related risks, integrating them into the overall corporate risk management framework for clients, and establishing governance around climate risk. As climate risks become increasingly critical for businesses, the Director will collaborate closely with the VP of Sustainability and Climate Advisory and the SCA team to develop, market, and deliver climate risk services and solutions. This position encompasses a blend of business development, service development, project management, and staff development. The Director will engage directly with clients and lead a dedicated team of environmental sustainability professionals. Candidates should possess at least 10 years of relevant experience, particularly in sustainability and climate consulting for industrial sectors such as oil and gas, chemicals, power, and manufacturing. A key aspect of this role is the ability to sell climate risk services and expand the service line effectively. Montrose Environmental Group is committed to its principles of valuing people, community, clients, and shareholders. The company offers competitive compensation packages, flexible work locations, and a range of benefits designed to support the well-being of its employees. The Director will be responsible for a variety of activities, including developing new business through existing client relationships, supporting the development of climate risk services, managing project teams, leading proposal development, and providing coaching and training to team members. Additionally, the Director will work closely with other teams to identify synergies and develop client opportunities, while staying informed about climate and sustainability trends, frameworks, and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Develop new climate-risk-related business through existing client relationships and networking.
- Support the development of climate risk services and solutions.
- Design and lead projects to help clients identify, assess, manage, and quantify the financial impact of climate-related risks and opportunities.
- Manage project teams to ensure successful and profitable delivery of client projects.
- Lead proposal development, including establishing scopes, schedules, and budgets.
- Provide coaching and training to team members to support service delivery.
- Collaborate with team members focused on climate impact and broader sustainability advisory to identify synergies.
- Identify and attend key events for sponsorship and brand exposure.
- Work with Marketing to establish focused campaigns for new leads.
- Collaborate with other Montrose Lines of Business to identify cross-selling opportunities.
- Stay updated on climate and sustainability trends, frameworks, standards, and regulations.
- Follow all company safety rules and OSHA regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Climate Science, or other Environmental Science/Environmental studies discipline.
- 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in climate impact and climate risk consulting.
- Demonstrated business development and sales experience.
- Experience in service development and team management.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in sustainability consulting for industrial clients.
- Familiarity with International Finance Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation's S2 Climate-related Disclosures standard.
- Knowledge of greenhouse gas inventories and decarbonization planning.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages with an annual salary ranging from $160,000 - $180,000.
- Flexible work location options (remote or hybrid).
- 401(k) with a competitive employer match.
- Progressive vacation policies and company holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including telemedicine access.
- Flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care, and transit expenses.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance with additional voluntary programs.
- Financial assistance program for peers in need.
